Chinese language boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke celebrates after referee Danrex Tapdasan stopped his combat towards Bohol’s Virgel Vitor within the fifth spherical, which made him win through a TKO and bag the WBO Oriental tremendous featherweight title. | CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a flip of occasions that left the native crowd in shock, Chinese language boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke delivered a shocking upset in Tagbilaran Metropolis, decisively dethroning hometown favourite Virgel “Valiente” Vitor for the World Boxing Group (WBO) Oriental tremendous featherweight title in the principle occasion of “Kumong Bol-Anon 17” combat card on Saturday night, July 28.
Arriving solely on the eve of the weigh-in, skepticism surrounded the 24-year-old Laayibieke’s preparedness towards the hard-hitting Boholano prospect from the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady.
But, Laayibieke silenced your entire Bohol Knowledge College gymnasium with a fifth-round technical knockout, marking a dramatic conclusion to the combat card put up by the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions.
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The upset was so profound that many Boholano followers left the venue instantly, whereas Vitor’s kin watched in tears as their champion was dismantled in a one-sided affair.
From the opening bell, Laayibieke dominated.
Chinese language boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke landed a physique shot to Boholano Virgel Vitor. | CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
Precision and management
Choose Edward Ligas revealed afterward that he didn’t award Vitor a single spherical, citing the Chinese language boxer’s precision and management.
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Vitor, although brave, was knocked down within the third spherical. Regardless of his efforts, most of his punches both missed or have been blocked, a stark distinction to his earlier victory in March towards Korean Tae Solar Kim, which earned him the WBO Oriental title.
Laayibieke had confidently predicted an eight-round victory however was stunned when seasoned referee Danrex Tapdasan stopped the combat at 1:06 within the fifth spherical because of the punishment Vitor had endured.
READ: Vitor to combat in “Kumong Bol-Anon 17” in July
A robust left straight from Laayibieke wobbled Vitor, and sensing victory, the Beijing-based southpaw from M23 Boxing Fitness center, unleashed a relentless barrage that pressured the stoppage.
“Vitor is a powerful fighter, however I got here in prepared,” Laayibieke mentioned by a translator.
Virgel Vitor (left) and Chinese language boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke pose for the digicam as a gesture of sportsmanship after their intense, however short-lived WBO Oriental tremendous featherweight title showdown. | CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
“I need to thank PMI Promotions for bringing me right here. I like Bohol, I like preventing right here within the Philippines, and I need to combat right here once more,” he added.
With this victory, Laayibieke improved his file to 10 wins, 7 by knockout, with 2 defeats, whereas Vitor’s file dropped to 22-4, with 15 knockouts.
Not in peak situation
In a post-fight interview, Vitor admitted he was not in peak situation.
“My thoughts and physique simply didn’t work collectively. My thoughts wished my toes to maneuver, however my physique wouldn’t reply. I felt heavy and couldn’t counterpunch quick sufficient,” he mentioned.
However regardless of the setback, Vitor vowed to come back again stronger.
“I promise my supporters that I’ll return as a champion. This isn’t the top for me.”
Vitor’s promoter, Floriezyl Echavez-Podot, acknowledged the loss however highlighted the success of the occasion.
“That is our promise that we are going to surpass our earlier Kumong Bol-Anon version. As you’ve witnessed production-wise, it’s higher than the earlier promotions. General, we’re glad with the outcomes. After all, our boxer right here from China is an excellent boxer. He was in a position to showcase his expertise, and naturally Vitor, there’s his Boholano character to not quit, kinulang lang talaga. It was an excellent combat, it’s a reminder what PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is able to,” mentioned Podot.
The “Kumong Bol-Anon 17” combat card achieved a major milestone by broadcasting reside on each tv and a cellular app, due to a long-term partnership with the late Chino Trinidad and his manufacturing group. Including to the occasion’s status, Filipino sports activities icon “The Dean” Quinito Henson offered commentary for the principle card.
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